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Fresh Water Boats For Sale
A “Wiggly” Gift Awaits Kids In
The Fishing Contest!
by
Pete Bardunias, President/CEO,
the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County
S
tanding in front of the massive structure of Erie Canal Lock 2, its hard to believe
that this venerable engineering marvel is now one century old. Even after 100 years
the locks and other operating structures of the Erie Canal are amazing to contemplate,
and fun (though often challenging!) to traverse by boat. Simply put, there is nothing
quite like it in the entire world.
The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County (CSSC) is proud to be presenting the
Centennial Celebration of theWaterford Canal Festival on Saturday, May 19, from 10AM
to 4PM, on behalf of co-presenter the Village of Waterford, continuing the centuries-
long revolution of marine transportation on New York State’s inland waterways.
This year’s Festival is a can’t-miss event, with nautical exhibits along its entire 2000
foot promenade, at least 10 restaurants serving great food, interesting vendors, arts,
crafts and farm markets, cars, trucks, boats and even swimming pools for sale, and a
free shuttle through Lock E-2 to the “top” of the Festival (yes, uphill, that’s what locks
are for!) sponsored by Hullspeed.us/Greenfield Manufacturing and piloted by local
captains. Essentially we are the only canalside festival with a “ski lift!”
Captain Mike Kiley of Extreme Hydro Flight, LLC will be demonstrating their jet
propulsion waterflight skills, a kid’s fishing contest will be sponsored by Boating on the
Hudson and the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association, a race car will be displayed
by JGS Recycling/Capital Dumpsters and a kids’ Bounce House will be sponsored by
Price Chopper/Market 32.
Tie-up space will be at a premium along the Waterford wall during the Festival, in part
due to the presence of many Great Loop travelers from all over America just getting
their start for the season. There are excellent marinas and boat clubs nearby so please
check them out. A really great choice is right up the Hudson a mile or so – Lock One
Marina And Shipyard
(www.lockonemarinaandshipyard.com(518) 238-1321) where
owners Larry and Steve Ascenzi will be happy to cater to your transient boater needs.
Whether one visits Waterford by land or sea, there is always something fun to do at
the Canal Festival. For more information visit
www.southernsaratoga.org.
T
hanks to the Wiggly Worm Bait Supply
(885 Route 50, Ballston Lake, NY 12019, (518)
399-4524,
www.wigglywormbaitsupply.com),
every child who participates in the Fishing
Contest (sponsored by the volunteers of the
Hudson River Fishermen’s Association) at
the 2018 Waterford Canal Festival Centennial
Celebration will receive a $10 gift certificate
for anything sold in their store. This is
another great reason to spend Saturday, May
19 at Waterford Harbor (from 10-6) and take
part in the fun! Remember if you’re in the
area…when you think fishing, think Wiggly
Worm - a family run business since 1932.
Festival and Join
In a Centennial
Celebration!
Come to the Canal